Carol A. Ruef Kenosha Obituary

Carol A. Ruef

<p>Carol A. Ruef, 86 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, WI. </p><p><br></p><p> She was born September 24, 1937, in Bellwood, IL the daughter of the late Wyman B. and Jesse (Hill) Barnes. On February 6, 1960, she married Donald Ruef in Kenosha, WI and he preceded her in death in 2017. </p><p><br></p><p> Carol was a housewife and business owner (along with her late husband). She cherished her family and will be missed by many. </p><p><br></p><p> Survivors include her sons, Donald (Susan) Torkelson of Racine, WI and Chris (Theresa) Torkelson of Racine, WI; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. </p><p><br></p><p> In addition to her parents and husband, Carol was preceded in death by a daughter, Joy Sconzert in 2011.</p><p><br></p><p> A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the chapel of Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, 4300 Green Bay Rd., Kenosha, WI. </p><p><br></p><p>Proko Funeral Home &amp; Crematory</p><p>5111-60th Street</p><p>Kenosha, WI 53144</p><p>Phone: (262) 654-3533</p><p>Visit &amp; Sign Carol’s</p><p>Online Memorial Book at:</p><p>www.prokofuneralhome.com</p>
September 24, 1937 - March 4, 202409/24/193703/04/2024
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Carol A. Ruef, 86 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, WI.


She was born September 24, 1937, in Bellwood, IL the daughter of the late Wyman B. and Jesse (Hill) Barnes. On February 6, 1960, she married Donald Ruef in Kenosha, WI and he preceded her in death in 2017.


Carol was a housewife and business owner (along with her late husband). She cherished her family and will be missed by many.


Survivors include her sons, Donald (Susan) Torkelson of Racine, WI and Chris (Theresa) Torkelson of Racine, WI; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.


In addition to her parents and husband, Carol was preceded in death by a daughter, Joy Sconzert in 2011.


A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the chapel of Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, 4300 Green Bay Rd., Kenosha, WI.


Proko Funeral Home & Crematory

5111-60th Street

Kenosha, WI 53144

Phone: (262) 654-3533

Visit & Sign Carol’s

Online Memorial Book at:

www.prokofuneralhome.com

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First Visitation
Tuesday, March 12 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Chapel
4300 Green Bay Road
KENOSHA, WI 53144
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Sunset Ridge Memorial Park
4300 Green Bay Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
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